Alyson Chase
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with 20+ years clinical experience in direct patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
06.2019 - Current
- ER department caring for both adult and the pediatric patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Transferred to PACU Department post - anesthesia care unit 2022. Maintain second position in Emergency Department.
- Pre-op post op care.
- PACU and Day surgery area.
- Pre-op and Post Surgical adult and pediatric patient care.
Registered Nurse
Lowell General
Lowell, MA
11.2011 - 11.2022
- RN on Intermediate care unit
- Transferred to ER 2013
- Care for pediatric, adults, geriatric and Psychiatric patient.
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- TNCC/ENPC certified
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
Nashua, NH
03.2009 - 11.2011
- RN on Telemetry/step down unit
- Critical care medications, IV drips
- Post procedure cardiac care.
- Post Stroke patient care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Saints Medical Center
Lowell, MA
06.2007 - 04.2009
- RN on Medical Surgical Unit and Oncology Unit
- Accessed and De-accessed PORTs and IV Vascular devices.
- Medication administration of Chemotherapy agents
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Melrose, MA
08.2003 - 06.2007
- RN on Medical and Surgical/Post Surgical Unit
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- New Grad Preceptor and Educator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Nashua, NH2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laboure College
Milton, MA05.2003
High School Diploma -
Somerville High School
Somerville, MA06.1998
Skills
- Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS 100) in 2013
- National Incident Management System ( IS 700)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS 2003-current
- ACLS 2008-current
- PALS 2008-current
- TNCC and ENPC 2013- current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tufts Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lowell General
11.2011 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
03.2009 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
Saints Medical Center
06.2007 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laboure College
High School Diploma -
Somerville High School